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> Clutch Install Problem, Pressure Plate Not Fitting Over Indexing Pins
Ansbacher
post Aug 20 2020, 11:19 AM
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Trying to install my pressure plate on my '74 2.0L . All the bolt holes and indexing pin holes line up, but the indexing pins will not fit into their respective holes- pins are a tiny bit too large for the holes. Is it kosher to file down the pins or drill out the indexing holes a tad? Don't want to muck things up at this point. Need advice. Thanks.

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post Aug 20 2020, 11:25 AM
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I wouldn't touch the pins. I would adjust the holes on the pressure plate. How much of a difference is there?
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post Aug 20 2020, 11:39 AM
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QUOTE(jsaum @ Aug 20 2020, 01:25 PM) *

I wouldn't touch the pins. I would adjust the holes on the pressure plate. How much of a difference is there?



Barely one drill size difference.

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post Aug 20 2020, 11:41 AM
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The pins normally fit tight into the pressure plate.
I have never had to enlarge the pressure plate holes but I have had to add a little extra force to get the pins started through.

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post Aug 20 2020, 11:44 AM
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I would get an exact size matched drill bit to the pins and open them up.
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post Aug 20 2020, 12:01 PM
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QUOTE(jcd914 @ Aug 20 2020, 10:41 AM) *

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The pins normally fit tight into the pressure plate.
I have never had to enlarge the pressure plate holes but I have had to add a little extra force to get the pins started through.

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Never had to drill, just start the bolts and evenly tighten all the way around. They will go in...
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post Aug 20 2020, 03:58 PM
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I solved this by lightly reaming out the indexing holes with a small round file. Thanks everyone.

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